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A photograph from behind of a performer on a stage, standing with hip akimbo and holding a silver trident (trishula) upright in the right hand. The performer has very long dark hair falling to the back, a gold-bordered orange-red garment draped over the shoulders, and a small arm band. Behind is a large painted backdrop of a multi-armed deity in red, white and blue tones with a stylised face, earrings and ornate hands. A red-draped seat or throne with a cushion and potted green plants stand in the foreground, with a bright purple-blue stage light cast over the scene.

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March 15 20162016-03-15March 15 20162016-03-15A photograph of a figure seen from behind on a stage, standing before a large painted backdrop of a multi-armed deity in red and white with ornate jewelry and blue-patterned details. The figure has very long dark hair falling to the waist, wears a red garment with a gold border, gold-toned armlets, and holds a silver trident in the right hand while the left hand rests on the hip. Potted plants and rounded stones frame the stage base, and a dark wooden chair draped in red cloth sits to the left. The backdrop's deity has a crescent-shaped headdress and holds a hand raised in blessing gesture.2016-03-15March 15 20162016-03-15A figure seen from behind stands on a stage before a large painted deity mural in red, white and blue, with a crowned, multi-armed goddess figure. The person has very long, dark, loose hair falling to the waist, bare upper back, a gold-bordered saffron-red cloth draped over the shoulder, and copper-coloured bangles on the arms. The right hand holds a tall silver trident with twisted shaft. A carved chair with a red cushion and potted green plants sit at the edge of the stage.2016-03-15March 15 20162016-03-15March 15 20162016-03-15A figure seen from behind stands before a large painted backdrop of red, white and blue stylised scrolling motifs, reminiscent of Kerala mural art. The figure has very long, dark, loose hair gathered into a high topknot and wears a gold-bordered red garment over bare shoulders. Bangles adorn the upper arms and wrists. The right hand holds a silver trident with ornate tines, and the left hand rests on the hip. The figure is a performer or deity murti in a staged setting, with no other people visible.2016-03-15March 15 20162016-03-15A photograph taken from behind of a single figure standing on a stage before a large painted backdrop of a multi-armed red and blue deity figure. The figure has very long, thick dark hair hanging down the back, a bare upper back with bangles on the arms, and a saffron-and-gold cloth draped over the shoulder. The figure holds a silver trident in the right hand and rests the left hand on the hip. Potted plants and stones line the stage, and a dark wooden chair stands beside the figure. The lighting is purple-tinted.2016-03-15Photograph of a stage performance with a performer seen from behind, wearing a rust-orange turban with gold embroidery and a long rust-orange garment. Long dark dreadlocks fall down the back to the waist. The performer wears orange bangles on the upper arms and wrists, one hand on the hip and the other holding a silver trident. Behind is a large painted backdrop of a multi-armed deity with a crescent moon and a blue face in a Kerala-style painted style. A wooden chair draped with a tiger-striped cloth and green foliage sits at the lower left under blue stage lighting.2016-02-15March 15 20162016-03-15